Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Ah yes, the family picture!! Now mind you, this is the first one taken since being apart for so long! :) Happiness! I can't tell you how good it feels to feel "complete" again! I shall enjoy it while it lasts!

Our dear Mrs. Coffey who the Lord has used in so many areas of our lives! I would have to say that she is one that I sincerely look up to as a mentor and influencer in my life! :) She is such a blessing to all those who she comes in contact with and my prayer is that when I grow up, I will be just like her! :)

Sorry for the unorderly photos here...Picasa is great but I think that I am still learning how to "blog" with it! :) Anyways, the curtain opened to....tadah!...the guys standing at attention just like they are on stage! It was the coolest sight to behold! :) The men stand behind their squad leaders who, aside from the "guidon bearer" stand in front

Mrs. Coffey, my mom, and I all sit and wait in eager anticipation to squeeze the guys! :) Oh boy, time couldn't have passed fast enough! :) It all seems like a breeze now....but let me tell ya, it was horrible then! :) And yes, for those that desire to know, tears freely flowed upon reuniting! Words can hardly express the moment! :)

Here are some pictures of the guys after the ceremony and reuniting as a family with some of their buddies as well as pictures with Col. Tanner

Nate, Josh and Andrew pose with Samuel Ahn who came all the way from South Korea to go through Basic. From the stories I have heard, he seems like a really funny guy!

Josh stands with James Enquist, a squad mate...I know from what the guys have said that he was the fastest runner in the Unit!

Josh, Andrew, and Nate all pose with Col. Tanner who is amazing gentleman carrying such incredible honors!

Alex Nutter, whom the guys stand with, is the tallest guy, was on Josh's squad, and gave the Unit's testimony during the Promotion Ceremony. I have heard lots of great stories about him and how much of a leader he was for the Unit among many other guys as well. :)

I wanted to post some pictures for you all to see! Again, my computer will only allow me to post 4 at a time so I am sure that you will enjoy every posting! :)

Here you find Andrew and the rest of Echo squad standing in "parade rest" awaiting the moment to perform their drills sequence.

Josh standing in "parade rest" at the beginning of the drills sequence.

Here's Andrew :)

Here's Nate... we actually didn't recognize him with his hat on but then again, we were looking for him to be standing along with the rest of his squad much like Josh and Andrew however, as they demonstrated repelling, it would have been difficult

Hey all! Here are some pictures of the guys if you haven't seen them yet! Nine Days and counting down until the Big day! :) Can't wait!Lord's blessings and thank you so much for praying! :) Please keep it up!

About Me

"My ultimate desire is to know and trust Christ. As I walk in obedience to His will, I desire to disciple and encourage young women who are fainthearted and overwhelmed with the pressures of this world. I endeavor to see relationships strengthen within the families (especially between the father and daughter). Using times of one on one relationships, Bible Studies, and small retreats, I desire to challenge these young women to keep their hearts at home and to choose righteousness over the standard of worldliness. Furthermore, that they would be equipped with the joy of the Lord as their strength and the passion to influence those around them in the same way. Therefore, as I pursue this purpose, my passion is that the Lord would allow me to be a tool in the lives of these girls, that they would have no regrets and desire to be an influencer instead of the influenced for the glory of God. "